Committee advances ‘Alec and Lydia Act’ to make domestic‑violence findings central in custody decisions Lawmakers advanced HB 29‑95 to elevate domestic violence — including coercive control and strangulation — as a dominant factor in parenting‑time and legal‑decision‑making. A survivor, Hope Hooten, testified that gaps in how family courts assess domestic abuse contributed to her children's deaths, and sponsors said the bill improves child safety and judicial clarity.

The Arizona House is taking a bold step forward by advancing the Alec and Lydia Act, aimed at prioritizing child safety by making domestic violence a key factor in custody decisions.

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